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Extension County Youth Coordinator The Crawford County Extension Council is seeking a qualified person to serve as an Extension County Youth Coordinator for Crawford County and ISU Extension and Outreach programs. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), including nights and weekends. Qualifications: Experience with Positive Youth Development, working with youth and volunteers, volunteer development; team player, dependable, self-motivating, and able to work with limited supervision. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation and pass a background screening.

Applications are available at the Crawford County Extension Office, 35 South Main Street, Denison, phone 712-263-4697, or downloaded fromwww.extension.iastate.edu/crawford{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="blank"}. To apply, please deliver a cover letter, application, and resume with references to the Crawford County Extension Office,35 South Main Street, Denison, IA 51442, or email materials to[ttorn@iastate.edu]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="blank"}. Position is open until filled. To be guaranteed consideration, apply by 4:30 p.m. September 23, 2024. AA/EEOE

Additional Information:

Iowa 4-H and the County Youth Coordinator will focus on Positive Youth Development. This full-time position will work with youth, volunteers, and professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate a progressive series of educational programs and experiences that work toward multiple life skill outcomes (productive citizens, outstanding communicators, effective leaders, and successful learners). This position should empower youth to reach their full potential through Youth-Adult Partnerships and research-based experiences.

Extension Council Collaboration

• Uses standard policies and procedures regarding county business operations and council relations (Personnel Handbook, Fiscal Policy).
• Work with Council to develop long-term goals and strategic plan as directed by Council.
• Informs Council of county activities, projects and programming with project outcomes through a monthly staff report.

Leadership

• 4-H Youth Development programming/administration needs
• Supports strategies to develop and sustain volunteer networks
• Offers comprehensive and complex programming to support long-term change, matching relevant information and programs with audience needs
• Assists with Needs Assessments and secures resources for K-12 Youth Outreach Programming
• Supports office operations as needed

Program Delivery

As 4-H Youth Development Program Lead, implement research-based curriculums in partnership with other agencies/organizations

• Make appropriate community contacts to develop additional program resources
• Recruits and supports volunteers in various Extension program materials; work with volunteers to address 4-H Youth Development Program needs

Serve as Coordinator for specific educational events that occur as part of the comprehensive program

Works with Staff and Volunteers to answer client questions and respond to client requests for technical assistance

Foster and contribute to a positive work climate with colleagues, advisory group audiences, regional partners, and counties Crawford County 4-H Youth Development Committee

Crawford County 4-H Council

Region 13 Youth Staff

County Fair Superintendents/Volunteers

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